Here’s what this past week looked like:
THIS. And then my phone battery died.
I DID NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS FRICTION! A new Joy the Baker Podcast is up! This week we talk about Suze Orman’s Podcasts,, The Skimm & word associations!
THANK YOU to The Kitchn for including me in their 15 FOOD INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS YOU SHOULD FOLLOW post! I’m @tracyshutterbean on Instagram if you wanna see!
Ladyaubs made my Candied Citrus Peel for a cake!
Chez Us adapted my Italian Fries
Embracing Brooklyn adapted my Peanut Butter Banana Frozen Yogurt
A Teaspoon of Happiness adapted my Asian Slaw with Wasabi Soy Dresing
Make Great veganized my Zucchini Banana Flaxeed Muffins
About a Boy made my Raspberry Peach Buckle
Knight and Day Events made my Baked Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts
Cucumber Watermelon reminds me of being a tween. Except we didn’t call it tween back then. It was just the super awkward time between 7th grade and high school. In 8th grade, I really wanted to wear deodorant because it meant you were one step closer to being grown. Well, that and sports bras, Doc Martens, liquid eyeliner, and bangs with too much hairspray. I think my first dip into the deodorant world was with the zesty Cucumber Watermelon Teen Spirit variety. It just seemed like the right thing to do. I mean, who doesn’t want their pits to smell like Watermelon Jolly Rancher mixed with the synthetic smell of chemical cucumber? Cucumber watermelon was ALLLLLLL the rage back then but the thought of eating those two things at the SAME TIME was…blasphemy. At least in my tween head.
And this is that very flavor in popsicle form. Thankfully we’ve grown out of that not eating Cucumber & Watermelon TOGETHER phase. Now, we’re grown and there’s no crying to Boys II Men (most of the time) and no trying to force these legs into wearing boxers as shorts during volleyball practice! Hallelujah. Cucumber watermelon might be the scent of my 8th grade innocence…without the peer pressure & hormonal drama.
Also I can now dip a popsicle in a cup of vodka or gin if I’m having a rough day cuz I’M GROWN.
I’ve been on a cookbook collecting BINGE. I think Casey gets scared when he sees another book-sized package at our front door. I loooooove good cookbooks. What can I say? If you’re looking for new additions to your cookbook library or you’re wanting to get a Cancer (you’re late!), Leo or Virgo a cookbook as a gift this summer, might I suggest….
Here’s what this past week looked like:
I want this sign. Scissors included. Pretzel? Totally!
On episode 101– Clearing the Air — of the Joy the Baker Podcast, Joy & I talk about how we do our shopping. There’s also a good story about farts, blazers & boys who want to tell you their feelings. Enjoy!
I also want to note that I’m taking some time off from my High Straightenence column on Homefries. I’m spending the time I would normally allocate for organizing towards summer time fun with Cooper. He’s at Camp Shutterbean and we’re loving it! I’m also toying with the idea of bringing my High Straightenence posts over here to Shutterbean. Would you be interested in organizing posts? Is there something else you’d like to see here? Let me know!
Also, thank you Tami for featuring Shutterbean on the blogs that you love series!
Life in the Bell Cave made my Coconut Date Rolls
Scaredy Cat Kitchen adapted my Charred Corn Salad.
The Usual Bliss made my Charred Corn Salad with beans!
Just One More Row... made my Thai Beef Salad with Herbs
Diner Junkie made my Espresso Glazed Baked Doughnuts
Fabulously Frugal made my Freezer Burritos
The Art of Natural Living made my Arugula Salad with Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese & Walnuts